Bert's Alerts—Sept. 18, 2020
In the Spotlight
Be Safe, Be Mighty PPE kits have arrived! The kits, sent to all CWI employees, provide a few essentials to stay safe and healthy during this pandemic including a face mask, hand sanitizer, a touch tool, and more. Together, we are mighty as we remain committed to our students and each other.
News Highlights
Student Resource & Involvement Week – Fall 2020
Gear up for success during Student Resource and Involvement Week, Sept. 21-25. From Tutoring to mentor programs and student clubs, learn about all the ways we are here to help you be successful.
Be sure to download the CWI mobile app, and follow CWI on social media to learn more about these resources throughout the week. Additionally, students are encouraged to attend a virtual Resource Fair via myCommons on their CWI Blackboard account for videos, information, and more.
Monday, Sept. 21 – Start off Right
- Student Success Advisors
- Disability Services
- Veteran's Services
Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Find the Support You Need
- Library
- Tutoring Services
- Assessment & Testing
Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Build a Safety Net
- Counseling Services
- Community Resources
Thursday, Sept. 24 – Be a Mentor or Mentee
- Latinx Student Services
- Nagegando Mentors
- Career Pioneer
- CTE Mentor Program
Friday, Sept. 25 – Get Involved
- Student Engagement
- Clubs and Organizations
- ASCWI
Fire Service Students Honor Victims of 9/11
Each year, the Nampa Fire Department and the Nampa Police Department come together on Patriot Day to honor the victims and remember those who passed away while serving their community during the tragic events our country experienced on Sept. 11, 2001. For the past two years, the Nampa Fire Department has graciously extended an invitation to College of Western Idaho (CWI) Fire Service students to participate in the ceremony. This year’s ceremony, held at the Nampa Fire Station #1, was attended by local first responders as well as members of the community.
“Experiences of this nature are an important part of our students’ training and education as it exposes them to events that have helped shape and define fire service into what it is today, said CWI Fire Service Technology Director, Darrin Raskopf. “Additionally, it introduces them into the culture and camaraderie of the first-responder community they are training to become a part of.”
We are all very honored and appreciative to have gotten the opportunity to partake in a ceremony that remembers one of the most tragic and solemn events in American history,” said Fire Service student, Alexandra Edwards. “Thank you to the Nampa Fire Department, Nampa Police, and the community for allowing us to be a part of remembering the lives lost and the sacrifices made.”
2020 Opening Doors Virtual Benefit Event
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation will host its seventh-annual Opening Doors Virtual Benefit Event Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, from 7 – 8 p.m., on the CWI Facebook page. This year's event, hosted by two CWI alumni, will be a wonderful opportunity for the entire CWI community to come together to raise money for student scholarships. Plan to join us online for an inspirational evening recognizing our donors, scholarship recipients, and all the amazing things happening at CWI as we open doors to education and the future.
In addition to the live event, there will also be an online auction. Bidding for the auction begins Wednesday, Sept. 30 and will run through Wednesday, Oct. 14. Auction items include concert tickets, passes to Sun Valley and Bogus Basin, a Traeger Grill Pro package, family experiences, and more!
Registration for this year's Opening Doors event is now open. Register early to be entered in prize giveaways, view auction items, have early access to auction bidding, and to receive updates.
Stay tuned, and contact the Foundation at 208.562.3159 or foundation@cwi.edu for more information and ways to get involved!
